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AK13 BYD

2013 Citroen DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,565 mi
Last recorded76,565 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Citroen DS355,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK13 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelDS3
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,565 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 76,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 63,861 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 63,861 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 57,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 53,772 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 51,166 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 47,368 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 38,994 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT UNEVEN TREAD WEAR

Fail 11 May 2018 38,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear TYRE SLIGHT UNEVEN TREAD WEAR

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 33,274 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 25,581 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS3?

Based on 1,136,829 MOT tests across 82,556 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,822
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
82,556
On UK Roads
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AK13 BYD is a 2013 Citroen DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Citroen DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,824 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Citroen DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 13 years old, this Citroen DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK13 BYD registered?

AK13 BYD is a 2013 Citroen DS3, first registered on 31 May 2013.

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